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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.80, 25,846.20 and 11,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.80, 25,846.20 and 11,701.20 is: 17,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.80 : 25,846.20 = 11,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.80/25,846.20 = 11,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.80x = 25,846.20 × 11,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.80x = 302,431,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,431,555.44/17,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.80

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